Senior Fire Officer

Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the advertisement and interview earlier than stated. This is an opportunity for an experienced Fire Risk Assessor to join our Fire Safety Team on a full-time basis and become part of the Senior Fire Officer team. The role sits within our Property Services directorate and reports directly to the FRA Manager. The Senior Fire Officers lead a small and professional team of Fire Officers, delivering our fire risk assessment programme and providing specialist fire safety advice and guidance across the business. Working collaboratively with managers and employees across L&Q as well as providing direction to our consultants and contractors. You will have excellent communication, influencing and organisational skills and demonstrate the ability to work with a wide range of stakeholder groups.You will ensure that our policies and procedures, in relation to fire safety in residential properties, are delivered in full and we are compliant to our statutory obligations. You will have a good working knowledge of The Regulatory Reform (fire safety) Order 2005 and be able to demonstrate that you have experience of delivering the requirements of this legislation in a public facing organisation. You will be capable of managing a varied and challenging workload and demonstrate your ability to manage your time and that of others effectively to deliver targets.We are looking for someone who has similar sector experience such as but not limited to the Fire Risk Assessor, Fire Brigade, local authority, social housing, building Compliance or other related and transferable experience.You will have a proven track record of delivering fire safety within a residential property portfolio. Our housing stock is varied, and we are looking for someone with experience working over a varied stock, such as high rises, new builds, purpose built blocks and street conversions. You will be able to produce high quality Fire Risk Assessments and also demonstrate a good understanding of the risk assessment process. You will be familiar with relevant fire safety guidance in relation to residential accommodation.You will have a good working knowledge of how buildings are constructed and the requirements of the Building Regulations, specifically in regard to fire safety (Part B) requirements.You will be responsible for comply with L&Q's competency framework conducting quality assurance checks on the Fire Officers' risk assessments, providing feedback and action plans where necessary to improve standards and development within the team.Previous management experience is desirable, but we expect that this position may be attractive to individuals wanting to move into a managerial position for the first time. In this regard we expect the individual to be able to clearly set out how they will manage a team, confirm the skills that they already have and demonstrate a willingness to develop their skills in this important area.To be considered for this role candidates will have/be:• Experience carrying out risk assessments within a varied residential stock • Excellent communication skills • Proficient IT skills including outlook, word, excel • An up-to-date CPD and ability to work with others to improve their knowledge and learning • You will have a Level 3/4 Certificate/ Diploma in Fire Risk Assessment and Fire Safety Management or equivalent • You will be able to prepare detailed reports for progress monitoring, reports on specific incidents or events and be able to prepare a high standard of professional quality and detail in all your work. • Up to date knowledge of building and fire regulationsIf you are interested in this role and have the experience required, then apply without delay!A car is essential for the role. We are a multi-site organisation, so the role may require occasional travel between offices and L&Q's residential stock, but expenses will be covered.*ECU Allowance is paid in accordance with requirements of the relevant policy as updated from time to time.At the foundation of everything that we do are our corporate values and associated behaviours. Our organisational behavioural framework outlines the core expectations of all employees, which should be always demonstrated when representing L&Q. More information about L&Q's values can be found on our website and a copy of our behavioural framework can be provided on request. Our commitments:
At L&Q, people are at the heart of our business and our success depends on employing the best people and getting the best from them. This is why we are committed to developing our people. It's only by investing in a well-trained and motivated workforce that we can continue to prosper and sustain business success. In addition to our support and training, the successful candidate will have access to our full suite of benefits including 28 days holiday rising to 31 days with length of service, excellent Pension scheme, an employee assistance programme and non-contributory life assurance
. We are committed to supporting your work-life balance and recognise the changing demands and circumstances in life. Please let us know during the recruitment process if you're interested in part time working or job sharing. In addition, should your circumstances change once you have joined L&Q, you can also request flexible working arrangements, e.g. a change to working hours - if it's feasible then we'll make it happen. We are recognised externally for our commitment to inclusion. We are a Stonewall Diversity Champion, a Disability Confident (Committed) employer and have signed the Time to Change Employer Pledge to demonstrate our commitment to end mental health discrimination in the workplace. We expect all of our employees to support our environmental policy and social responsibility work. We are an employer committed to environmental and social responsibility. L&Q is a regulated charitable housing association and one of the UK's most successful independent social businesses. The L&Q Group houses around 250,000 people in more than 110,000 homes, primarily across London the South East and the North West of England. As a charitable organisation, our role goes beyond providing homes and housing services. We are a long-term partner in the neighbourhoods where we work. We hope to build aspiration, opportunity and confidence in our communities through our £250 million L&Q Foundation and our skills academy. Our vision is that everyone has a quality home they can afford, and we combine our social purpose with commercial drive to create homes and neighbourhoods everyone can be proud of.#TJJBRP1_UKTJ